<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[@iaruffell @ammdias]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="https://mastodon.scot/@iaruffell">@<span>iaruffell</span></a></span> <span><a href="/user/ammdias%40masto.pt">@<span>ammdias</span></a></span></p><p>These age-verification laws are getting promoted by Meta, in their ongoing efforts to evade culpability for content moderation &amp; to eliminate privacy as a civil right.<br /><a href="https://www.gadgetreview.com/reddit-user-uncovers-who-is-behind-metas-2b-lobbying-for-invasive-age-verification-tech" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>https://www.</span><span>gadgetreview.com/reddit-user-u</span><span>ncovers-who-is-behind-metas-2b-lobbying-for-invasive-age-verification-tech</span></a></p><p><div class="card col-md-9 col-lg-6 position-relative link-preview p-0">



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Social media companies are fighting the 'age verification trap' as collecting biometrics on kids violates privacy rights | Fortune
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<p class="card-text line-clamp-3">Big Social is reaching its Big Tobacco moment as it regulations intensify and social media companies look to implement age verification methods on its platforms.</p>
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<p class="card-text line-clamp-3">Meta-backed advocacy and state bills are allegedly shifting age-check compliance to app stores and operating systems.</p>
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</div></p><p>Meta never abided by child protection laws before. Why now?<br /><a href="https://archive.is/ZyajL" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>https://</span><span>archive.is/ZyajL</span><span></span></a></p><p><div class="card col-md-9 col-lg-6 position-relative link-preview p-0">

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</div></p><p>They want to be able to sell ads adjacent to CASM  content for the Epstein Class &amp; not face the type of repercussions ...</p><p>1/</p>]]></description><link>https://board.circlewithadot.net/topic/a0c30238-8c80-4512-8dd1-b28ab0684afa/@iaruffell-@ammdias</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:55:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://board.circlewithadot.net/topic/a0c30238-8c80-4512-8dd1-b28ab0684afa.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:43:37 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to @iaruffell @ammdias on Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:46:46 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>3/</p><p>... in their efforts to end any democracy acting on climate. </p><p>The Epstein Class is desperate to cover up the trade in children &amp; women.<br /><a href="https://apnews.com/article/usaid-rohingya-exploitation-trump-budget-cuts-ebd7a05e2f507b810194e71ae6b3c515" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>https://</span><span>apnews.com/article/usaid-rohin</span><span>gya-exploitation-trump-budget-cuts-ebd7a05e2f507b810194e71ae6b3c515</span></a></p><p>The rights of the disabled aren't even a blip on the radar screen for fascist billionaires like Zuckerberg. </p><p>He'll fund a genocide or coup for anyone. </p><p><div class="card col-md-9 col-lg-6 position-relative link-preview p-0">



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</div></p><p>Social media are accustomed to shifting operational costs elsewhere. <br /><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/elon-musk-ai-startup-xai-raises-6-billion-1235909709/" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>https://www.</span><span>hollywoodreporter.com/business</span><span>/digital/elon-musk-ai-startup-xai-raises-6-billion-1235909709/</span></a></p><p>They don't want to pay employees for content creation or moderation.</p><p>Remember who gave Musk a ton of money for xAI, Alwaleed bin Talal. <br /><a href="https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2024/05/saudi-prince-alwaleed-bin-talal-invests-elon-musks-24b-ai-startup" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>https://www.</span><span>al-monitor.com/originals/2024/</span><span>05/saudi-prince-alwaleed-bin-talal-invests-elon-musks-24b-ai-startup</span></a></p><p>Meta is likely getting similar investment from the fossil fuel industry ...</p>]]></description><link>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Npars01/statuses/116274306455486231</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mstdn.social/users/Npars01/statuses/116274306455486231</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[npars01@mstdn.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:45:15 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>